Our venerable and God-bearing Father '''Athanasius Parios''', known as "Master of the Greek Nation," was a [[hieromonk]] who was a great and eminent theologian, philosopher, educator, and hymnographer of his time; he also authored the [[hagiography|lives]] of various [[saint]]s. Athanasius was born around in Kostos, a small village of Paros, in the year 1721/22 and died in Chios in 1813. He is commemorated by the Church on [[June 24]].

Our venerable and God-bearing Father '''Athanasius Parios''', known as "Master of the Greek Nation," was a [[hieromonk]] who was an eminent [[Theologian|theologian]], philosopher, educator, and hymnographer of the eighteenth century. He was the second leader of the [[Kollyvades Movement|Kollyvades movement]], succeeding [[Neophytos Kausokalyvites]] (1713-1784). He also wrote the [[hagiography|lives]] of a number of [[saint]]s. He is commemorated by the Church on [[June 24]].

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==History==

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==Life==

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*1752 - Went to [[Mount Athos]] and enrolled in the Athonite School. He later studied at Corfu under Nicephorus Theotokis.

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Athanasius was born during either the year of 1721 or 1722 to Apostolos and Siphnios Toulios in the village of Kostos, on the island of Paros. On Paros, he received instruction in the "common letters." Desiring higher education, he left home and traveled to Smyrna, to study at the Greek school of that city. The school, founded in 1717, was later named the Evangeliki School. He resided in Smyrna for six years, diligently applying himself to all the subjects that were taught there.

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*1767-1770 - Taught at Thessaloniki.

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*He is known as one of the great "Kollyvades."

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In 1752, he traveled to [[Mount Athos]] and enrolled in the Athonias Academy, where he studied under Neophytos Kausokalyvites and [[Eugenios Voulgaris]]. At Mount Athos, he was [[ordination|ordained]] a [[priest]] by St. Marcarius of Corinth. He later studied at Corfu under [[Nikephoros Theotokis]].

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*1788-1811 - Principle of the School in Chios.

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*On the island of Paros he received instruction in the "common letters." Desiring higher education, he left his parents and his native place and went to Smyrna, to study at the splendid Greek school of that city. The school was founded in 1717, and was later named the Evangeliki School, and became famous. He resided in Smyrna for six years, diligently applying himself to all the subjects that were taught there.

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At Mount Athos, Fr. Athanasius became a leading member of the Kollyvades movement that began at Mount Athos in the mid eighteenth century. The group consisted of Athonite monks who adhered strictly to [[Holy Tradition]] and opposed unwarranted innovations. They favored frequent reception of Holy [[Communion]], unceasing [[prayer]] of the heart, and insisted memorial services not be performed on Sundays, as it was the day of the Lord's [[Resurrection]].

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*At the age of 90, he withdrew to the cell of St. George the Refston and died there on [[June 24]], 1813.

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Between 1767 and 1770, he taught at Thessaloniki, after which he returned to the Athonias Academy to become its director. As a member of the Kollyvades movement, he came under attacks by those who opposed the movement. In 1776, Fr. Athanasius was condemned as a [[heretic]], defrocked, and [[excommunication|excommunicated]] by Patriarch Sophronios II and the [[Holy Synod]] of Constantinople. In 1781, following his appeal to Patr. Gabriel IV, the charges against him were proven absurd and unfounded, and Patr. Gabriel IV and the Holy Synod lifted his [[suspension]] and restored to him to his priestly rank.

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In 1788, Fr. Athanasius moved to the island of Chios where he taught and served as director at the gymnasium until 1812. A leading educator and distinguished theologian, Fr. Athanasius revived the art of eloquent speech on Chios by teaching logic, rhetoric, metaphysics,and theology.

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After retiring, at the age of 90, as the Director of schools in 1812, Fr. Athanasius joined St. Nicephorus of Chios at the Hermitage of St. George the Refston at Resta, Chios where he spent his final days. There, he reposed in the Lord on [[June 24]], 1813.

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Fr. Athanasius was glorified by God and was officially recognized as a [[saint ]]of the Orthodox Church in 1995.

==Bibliography==

==Bibliography==

*1785 - ''Antipapas'', analyses the work of Mark the Eugenic

*1785 - ''Antipapas'', analyses the work of Mark the Eugenic

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*1798 - ''Christian Apologetics''

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*1797 - ''Paternal Teaching'', written by Anthanasius but published under the name of Patriarch Anthimos of Jerusalem

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*1798 - ''Patristical Teachings'' - Anthimos of Jerusalem.

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*1798 - ''Christian Apologys''

*1787 - ''Rhetoric Pragmatics'' and ''Metaphysics''

*1787 - ''Rhetoric Pragmatics'' and ''Metaphysics''

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*1802 - ''A Response to the Irrational Zeal of the Philosophers Coming from Europe''

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*1806 - ''Epitome'', a theology textbook, which was a collaboration with [[Macarius Notaras of Corinth|Makarius of Corinth]].

==Relationships==

==Relationships==

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*Athanasius (d. [[September 8]], 1774). Athanasius was from the village of Koliakia, near Thessaloniki, and was provided a good education, studying under Athanasius Parios in Thessaloniki. He later went to Mount Athos to the [[Vatopedi Monastery (Athos)|Monastery of Vatopedi]] where he became a monk. Athanasius later was [[martyr]]ed for Christ, not willing to [[convert]] to the [[Islam|Islamic faith]]. He was hanged and buried near the Church of St. Paraskeve.

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*Athanasius (d. [[September 8]], 1774). Athanasius was from the village of Koliakia, near Thessaloniki, and was provided a good education, studying under Athanasius Parios in Thessaloniki. He later went to Mount Athos to the [[Vatopedi Monastery (Athos)|Monastery of Vatopedi]] where he became a [[monk]]. Athanasius later was [[martyr]]ed for Christ, not willing to [[convert]] to the [[Islam|Islamic faith]]. He was hanged and buried near the Church of St. Paraskeve.

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*Minas Minoidis (d. France). Minas was a student of Athanasios Parios. He taught rhetoric and philosophy in Serres and Thessaloniki; he also taught ancient Greek and literature in Paris. He was an interpreter at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Minas was militantly opposed to [[w:Adamantios Korais|Korais]]' ideas on language, his most severe and unfair critic. He was a fervent supporter of the fight for Greek independence. He discovered the verse "Myths of Vavrios" in a Mount Athos manuscript.<ref>[http://www.macedonian-heritage.gr/HellenicMacedonia/en/B3.4.1.6.html Greek-Macedonian Scholars (15th-19th century)]</ref>

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*Minas Minoidis (d. France). Minas was a student of Athanasius Parios. He taught rhetoric and philosophy in Serres and Thessaloniki; he also taught ancient Greek and literature in Paris. He was an interpreter at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Minas was militantly opposed to [[w:Adamantios Korais|Korais]]' ideas on language, his most severe and unfair critic. He was a fervent supporter of the fight for Greek independence. He discovered the verse "Myths of Vavrios" in a Mount Athos manuscript.<ref>[http://www.macedonian-heritage.gr/HellenicMacedonia/en/B3.4.1.6.html Greek-Macedonian Scholars (15th-19th century)]</ref>

*Ierotheos Dendrinos and Christodoulos, Doctor of Philosophy.

*Ierotheos Dendrinos and Christodoulos, Doctor of Philosophy.

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*St. [[Nikephorus of Chios]] ([[May 1]]), was sent to the city of Chios to be educated in its schools by [[Gabriel Astrakaris]]. Nikephorus remained close to this priest throughout the period of his education, where he developed a love for learning, and a respect for those who taught others. He also met St. Athanasius Parios, who was the Director of the school in the city of Chios.

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*St. [[Nikephoros of Chios]] ([[May 1]]), was sent to the city of Chios to be educated in its schools by [[Gabriel Astrakaris]]. Nikephoros remained close to this priest throughout the period of his education, where he developed a love for learning, and a respect for those who taught others. He also met St. Athanasius Parios, who was the director of the school in the city of Chios.

:St. Athanasios of Paros, together with St. Macarios of Corinth and St. Nicodemos the Hagiorite were the three great spiritual leaders of the 18th century in Greece and leaders of the "Kollyvades Movement." The is the first English-language life of St. Athanasios, theologian, hymnographer, writer of lives of saints and philosopher. Also contains reviews and selected passages from his writings, and a brief account of the life of St. Macarios of Corinth. 170pp.

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:St. Athanasios of Paros, together with St. Macarios of Corinth and St. Nicodemos the Hagiorite were the three great spiritual leaders of the eighteenth century in Greece and leaders of the "Kollyvades Movement." The is the first English-language life of St. Athanasios, theologian, hymnographer, writer of lives of saints and philosopher. Also contains reviews and selected passages from his writings, and a brief account of the life of St. Macarios of Corinth. 170pp.

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St. Athanasius Parios

Our venerable and God-bearing Father Athanasius Parios, known as "Master of the Greek Nation," was a hieromonk who was an eminent theologian, philosopher, educator, and hymnographer of the eighteenth century. He was the second leader of the Kollyvades movement, succeeding Neophytos Kausokalyvites (1713-1784). He also wrote the lives of a number of saints. He is commemorated by the Church on June 24.

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Life

Athanasius was born during either the year of 1721 or 1722 to Apostolos and Siphnios Toulios in the village of Kostos, on the island of Paros. On Paros, he received instruction in the "common letters." Desiring higher education, he left home and traveled to Smyrna, to study at the Greek school of that city. The school, founded in 1717, was later named the Evangeliki School. He resided in Smyrna for six years, diligently applying himself to all the subjects that were taught there.

At Mount Athos, Fr. Athanasius became a leading member of the Kollyvades movement that began at Mount Athos in the mid eighteenth century. The group consisted of Athonite monks who adhered strictly to Holy Tradition and opposed unwarranted innovations. They favored frequent reception of Holy Communion, unceasing prayer of the heart, and insisted memorial services not be performed on Sundays, as it was the day of the Lord's Resurrection.

Between 1767 and 1770, he taught at Thessaloniki, after which he returned to the Athonias Academy to become its director. As a member of the Kollyvades movement, he came under attacks by those who opposed the movement. In 1776, Fr. Athanasius was condemned as a heretic, defrocked, and excommunicated by Patriarch Sophronios II and the Holy Synod of Constantinople. In 1781, following his appeal to Patr. Gabriel IV, the charges against him were proven absurd and unfounded, and Patr. Gabriel IV and the Holy Synod lifted his suspension and restored to him to his priestly rank.

In 1788, Fr. Athanasius moved to the island of Chios where he taught and served as director at the gymnasium until 1812. A leading educator and distinguished theologian, Fr. Athanasius revived the art of eloquent speech on Chios by teaching logic, rhetoric, metaphysics,and theology.

After retiring, at the age of 90, as the Director of schools in 1812, Fr. Athanasius joined St. Nicephorus of Chios at the Hermitage of St. George the Refston at Resta, Chios where he spent his final days. There, he reposed in the Lord on June 24, 1813.

Fr. Athanasius was glorified by God and was officially recognized as a saint of the Orthodox Church in 1995.

Bibliography

1785 - Antipapas, analyses the work of Mark the Eugenic

1797 - Paternal Teaching, written by Anthanasius but published under the name of Patriarch Anthimos of Jerusalem

1798 - Christian Apologys

1787 - Rhetoric Pragmatics and Metaphysics

1802 - A Response to the Irrational Zeal of the Philosophers Coming from Europe

Relationships

Athanasius (d. September 8, 1774). Athanasius was from the village of Koliakia, near Thessaloniki, and was provided a good education, studying under Athanasius Parios in Thessaloniki. He later went to Mount Athos to the Monastery of Vatopedi where he became a monk. Athanasius later was martyred for Christ, not willing to convert to the Islamic faith. He was hanged and buried near the Church of St. Paraskeve.

Minas Minoidis (d. France). Minas was a student of Athanasius Parios. He taught rhetoric and philosophy in Serres and Thessaloniki; he also taught ancient Greek and literature in Paris. He was an interpreter at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Minas was militantly opposed to Korais' ideas on language, his most severe and unfair critic. He was a fervent supporter of the fight for Greek independence. He discovered the verse "Myths of Vavrios" in a Mount Athos manuscript.[1]

Ierotheos Dendrinos and Christodoulos, Doctor of Philosophy.

St. Nikephoros of Chios (May 1), was sent to the city of Chios to be educated in its schools by Gabriel Astrakaris. Nikephoros remained close to this priest throughout the period of his education, where he developed a love for learning, and a respect for those who taught others. He also met St. Athanasius Parios, who was the director of the school in the city of Chios.

References

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Further reading

St. Athanasios of Paros, together with St. Macarios of Corinth and St. Nicodemos the Hagiorite were the three great spiritual leaders of the eighteenth century in Greece and leaders of the "Kollyvades Movement." The is the first English-language life of St. Athanasios, theologian, hymnographer, writer of lives of saints and philosopher. Also contains reviews and selected passages from his writings, and a brief account of the life of St. Macarios of Corinth. 170pp.